Lead Electrical Engineer

Freelance Lead Electrical Engineer | Data Centres | Portugal

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I’m working with a leading data centre contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with strong commissioning experience to support the delivery of a high-profile data centre project. This role requires someone who has worked across the full project lifecycle, from installation and energisation through to commissioning, testing, and handover on recognised hyperscale or large-scale data centre projects.

Location: Portugal

Duration: Long-term contract

Start Date: November 2026

Language: English

Rate: Negotiable

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical engineering activities across the full data centre project lifecycle.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, vendors, and site teams throughout the project.
• Oversee installation, energisation, commissioning, testing, and handover of critical electrical systems.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure all electrical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning plans and procedures.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer on data centre projects.
• Strong commissioning and startup experience within mission-critical environments.
• End-to-end data centre project lifecycle experience.
• Experience working on recognised hyperscale or large-scale data centres.
• Knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure including MV/LV systems, UPS, switchgear, generators, and distribution systems.
• Exposure to CxA/commissioning authority processes.
• Fluent English speaker.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on hyperscale data centre developments.
• Experience supporting or leading integrated systems testing (IST).
• Exposure to CxA/commissioning authority processes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams during commissioning and handover phases.
• Availability to start in November.

If this sounds like a job for you, please apply or send your CV to [email protected] .